Catalina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
Activities
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Catalina Hotel Deals
Catalina Inn
Room was clean and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
This is our favorite place to stay in Tucson. Rooms are decorated really cute and the pool and hot tub are great.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Fun, funky place to stay. Very artsy. Terrific staff. Loved the pool.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Nice large room. Very friendly staff and great service. We highly recommend.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
We had a wonderful time at the resort. The staff was super friendly and engaging. Rooms were spacious. I did miss having a microwave to make tea. The property was beautiful- showed off the desert landscape. Would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.
